Enjoy Classic and Contemporary Culture this summer

The month of July is full to bursting with cultural events this year. From classical concerts to contemporary art, medieval festivals through to al-fresco performances of ballet, opera and jazz. Tuscany offers a multitude of stunning locations hosting numerous events throughout the season.

Wellbeing weeks with
Katrina Love Senn

Throughout the summer season Borgo Santo Pietro will be offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the culture of wellbeing, health, happiness and holistic healing. Following on from the wonderful experiences enjoyed by our guests in 2014 we are delighted that internationally acclaimed healer Katrina Love Senn will be joining us once again this summer. Katrina Love Senn is a respected intuitive and emotional healer, yoga teacher and author of the ground breaking book ‘Losing Weight is a Healing Journey: A Woman’s Guide to Losing Weight Naturally’. Katrina leads Yoga and Detox healing retreats around the world, and shares her wisdom and support with clients. Katrina infuses her teaching with inspiration, love and encouragement and helps people to reconnect back to their own inner wisdom. Throughout her visits to Borgo Santo Pietro, Katrina will be available for healing, meditation and yoga sessions. Pre-book your life-enhancing experience with Katrina and enjoy the benefits of opening up a world full positive opportunities and vibrant health.

Katrina Love Senn will be holding private and group sessions at Borgo Santo Pietro on the following dates:July: 5-12
September: 13-20

Palio di Siena - Siena

The Palio horse race is a colorful, bareback horse race staged around the dirt-packed Piazza del Campo, Siena's main square, that takes place every July 2 and August 16. The contrade (traditional neighborhoods) compete for the palio, or banner, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The square is filled with costumed pageantry before the race, and massive feasts are set up on long outdoor tables that can stretch for blocks on the medieval side streets. A magical nostalgic festival, the city is packed with locals and visitors around the time of the Paleo races so it is always best to arrange a private viewing balcony well in advance. Speak to our Concierge for more details.

Medeival Festival - Monteriggioni

Monteriggioni Festa Medievale (Mediaeval Festival) takes place on 3-5 July and 10-12 July, 2015. This is one of the best costume festivals in Italy with local and also professional performers, music, demonstrations of mediaeval trades, food stands filling the piazza inside the fortified town of Monteriggioni. A great day out for all of the family.

Summer Music Festival, Siena

Estate musicale Chigiana

July-August 2015

The churches, abbeys and theatres of the province and city of Siena are the enchanting settings for the Chigiana Summer, featuring maestros of international music. The yearly rich concert programme is bolstered by students from the “Alto Perfezionamento” courses that are held in the historic seat of the Accademia during the months of July and August, frequented each year by around 600 talented young musicians from more than 50 countries.

Music festival – San Galgano Abbey, Chiusdino

The ancient ruined abbey of San Galgano plays host to a spectacular collection of, concerts, theatrical, dance, musical and cultural events. This year’s agenda is yet to be finalized but please do watch this space.